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RICHMOND’S RETURN TO THE FOX
Just over a year after being relegated from the Winger David Dyer got things started by scoring in
Appliance Shed Fox Memorial Premiership the the corner for a 4-0 lead after just five minutes.
Richmond Bulldogs are back for 2016.
Two minutes later and the Bulldogs targeted Te
The Bulldogs' 45-16 victory over the Te Atatu Atatu's right edge with success again, this time
Roosters in Saturday's SAS Sharman Cup grand final crossing through back-rower Andrew Kake.
at Mt Smart Stadium #2 ensured they would return to
the first division next year. Before the clock had even hit 15 the floodgates had
well and truly opened, with Leon Latoa busting
Despite dominating the regular season and winning through the middle of the opposing defence and
the Phelan Shield (minor premiership), Te Atatu Matiu Stone-Dunn backing up for Richmond's
never found their feat in the decider. third four-pointer, before Damon Niko added
another.
A first half blitz saw the central Auckland side cross
for seven tries, at times rolling through the heart of With their first significant possession of the game
the Te Atatu pack with ease. Te Atatu hit back, with a powerful effort from Paul
Tuia being converted by Peter Mills.
Tries to Cory Teina and Niko, as well as Te Atatu
centre Peter Mills closed the half at 32-12.
An aerial effort from Dyer saw him collect his
double, taking the score out to 36-12 heading into
the final 25 minutes.
